Anton Lukic “Anthony, Tony” Zuk

In memoriam

Son of Lukic A. & Anastasija (Vasilijeikova) Zuk from Kiev. Dr. Zuk was born in Russia, carrying a Russian passport until 1955, when he emigrated from Zagreb to Ohio in the US as "apolit" (stateless). Dr. Anthony Zuk (as he was known in the US) was a renowned bacteriologist and hygiene specialist. In 1914, at the age of 17 years, Anton arrived in the US (having listed his residence as Baranowka, Russia). We do not know when he returned to Russia, and the next time that we find him entering the US was in 1955, at the time of his permanent emigration. ++ SOURCE: Encyclopedia of American Biography, 1969 edition, New Series, Volume 39, pp. 604-5 Zuk, Anton Lukic, M.D. Well known in his native Europe as a physician and medical educator, Anton Lukic Zuk . . . Russia, June 25, 1898, the son of . . . and Anastasija (Vasiljeikova) Zuk. His father, who was born at Kiev, January 20, 1853, was professor of science and director of the first gymnasium at Kiev; that institution was later named the L. A. Zuk Gymnasium in his honor. Dr. Anton Zuk's uncle, Vladimer Nikolajevic Zuk, M.D., was professor of pediatrics at St. Petersburg, Odessa and Kiev, and wrote numerous volumes dealing with pediatrics and gynecology, including "Mother and Child," which reached nine editions and was published in a number of languages. Anton Zuk was a student for four years at the grammar school and for eight years at the first gymnasium in Kiev. He was a student at the Medical University of Zagreb, Yugoslavia, for six years, receiving his doctorate in 1928 and his degree in bacteriology in 1930. From 1925 to 1930 Dr. Zuk was assistant to the professor of hygiene at the Academy of Hygiene in Zagreb, after which he served until 1955 in private practice in that city. For twelve years, from 1930 to 1942, he was a lecturer on bacteriology and immunology at the Medical University of Zagreb, attaining professional status in 1942, and remaining on the faculty until 1944. During 1944 and 1945 he was a lecturer of hygiene and bacteriology on the Philosophic Faculty of the Pharmaceutical Section of the University of Zagreb. Dr. Zuk was also a physician at the ambulance of the Central Rheumatic Station of Zagreb from May 1945, to October 1955. Since he refused to become a citizen of a Soviet bloc country he was eventually forbidden to engage in research or to practice his profession. Shortly thereafter, in 1956, he was able to come to America. Settling in Cleveland, Ohio, he became a bacteriologist at Fairview Hospital, where he remained for the duration of his career. Unsuccessful surgery prevented him from continuing with his research. A specialist in studies on bacteriology and stress, Dr. Zuk was the author of a number of papers on his research. His first works were . . . (followed by long paragraph of names of works and publication dates). From 1917 to 1919 Dr. Zuk served in the Artillery of the Ukranian National Army with the rank of captain. He belonged to a number of medical organizations and associations in Zagreb, and was a member of the Russian Orthodox Church. Anton Lukic Zuk was married in Zagreb, Yugoslavia, May 7, 1929, to Ankica Cubelic, a teacher, the daughter of Zvonimir and Terezija (Hochsinger) Cubelic of that city. Her father was the state finance counselor. Dr. and Mrs. Zuk became the parents of two children: 1. Igor, a student at college in Cleveland, Ohio. He is married and the father of three sons; i. Boris. ii. Raymond. iii. David. 2. Nina, also married and the mother of two children: i. Anthony, ii. Marina Ann. Dr. Anton Zuk died at Cleveland, Ohio, July 26, 1967; he was sixty-nine. As he always wished, his ashes were taken to his second home, Zagreb, Yugoslavia, and buried in the family crypt in Mirogoj.

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